The Use of Technology in Election Administration: Promises and Pitfalls
The increasing use of communication technologies in the electoral process has led to both interest and concern among global practitioners. Join IRI and experts from around the world for a discussion on the use of technology in election administration and its implications for future elections.
Overview.
The increasing use of communication technologies in the electoral process has led to both interest and concern among global practitioners. Topics such as online voter registration, voter biometrics, and e-voting have garnered attention as the spread of COVID-19 has underlined the need for safe, secure, and accessible voting practices.
On October 20, 2021, the International Republican Institute and the Electoral Integrity Project will host a roundtable titled “The Use of Technology in Election Administration: Promises and Pitfalls.” Experts from around the world will gather to discuss the use of technology in election administration and its implications for future elections.
Who’s speaking?
GUEST
Gift Mwonzora
Unit for Institutional Change and Social Justice, University of Free State
GUEST
Robert Krimmer
Skytte Institute, University of Tartu
guest
Nicole Goodman
Brock University
GUEST
Jennifer Morrell
The Elections Group
moderator
Jessica Keegan
International Republican Institute